6/10/2023 0 Comments The aeneid robert fitzgerald![]() ![]() He battles raging storms in the Mediterranean, encounters the fearsome Cyclopes, falls in love with Dido, Queen of Carthage, travels into the Underworld and wages war in Italy. As Aeneas journeys closer to his goal, he must first prove his worth and attain the maturity necessary for such an illustrious task. Virgil’s epic tale tells the story of Aeneas, a Trojan hero, who flees his city after its fall, with his father Anchises and his young son Ascanius – for Aeneas is destined to found Rome and father the Roman race. ![]() ![]() Mackail and has an afterword by Coco Stevenson. This celebrated translation by Robert Fitzgerald does full justice to the speed, clarity, and stately grandeur of the Roman Empires most magnificent. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. The Aeneid – thrilling, terrifying and poignant in equal measure – has inspired centuries of artists, writers and musicians. The Aeneid By: Robert Fitzgerald Random House / 1990 / Paperback Write a Review In Stock Stock No: WW729526 Virgil's Aeneid is as eternal as Rome itself, a sweeping epic of arms and heroism-the searching portrait of a man caught between love and duty, human feeling and the force of fate-that has influenced writers for over 2,000 years. Condition: New with remainder mark & minor bookshelf wear Fitzgeralds rendering speaks directly to the modern listener, inviting us to share the excitement, adventure, and human tears as Aeneas, the warrior hero, escapes from the burning city of Troy, embarks on a long and perilous journey, and eventually, triumphantly establishes a new nation: Rome. ![]()
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